Prior to using pneumatic roller railcar vibrators, railcars shipping prilled ammonium nitrate across the country faced poor material flow during the unloading process. High Heat and Humidity Pose an Extreme Challenge Ammonium nitrate is a salt with strong affinity for water and is very soluble. In high humidity it will absorb moisture, and the small […]
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Reducing Waste with Always Green Recycling
Arnold Company’s manufacturing facility in Trenton, IL initiates a new recycling project with St. Louis-based customized recycling and service solutions provider Always Green Recycling. About Always Green Recycling Always Green Recycling (AGR) offers their recycling partners full-service, single-stream recycling in the greater St. Louis region. This process eliminates the need to separate materials and saves […]
New Ride-On Railcar Hopper Gate Opener Designed for High-Volume Applications
Open hopper gates safely and efficiently in high-volume railyards using the brand new and highly automated Ride-On Beam Mounted unit. The Evolution of the Multi-Position Hopper Gate Opener The original Multi-Position flagship unit includes an electric over hydraulic system with powered height adjustment, as well as powered forward and retract motion. The unit rolls easily […]
Q&A with the Cleveland Vibrator Company
Arnold Company recently uncovered the following insights on vibration solutions from Sales & Customer Service Lead Mike Stratis of the Cleveland Vibrator Company. Learn more about the history behind vibration technology and equipment, how vibration improves productivity for a variety of industries, and why the Rhino Railcar Vibrator Lifter makes the unloading process safer and […]
The Evolution of the Hopper Trailer Opener
Find out how changes in the grain industry increased demand for the Hopper Trailer Opener, the world’s first handheld, powered grain trailer opener. Introducing a Safer Solution to Help Solve Common Industry Challenges Prior to the introduction of the Hopper Trailer Opener (HTO), Arnold Company would occasionally receive inquiries about a product for opening grain […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Boxcar Unloading
Educate your operators on how to execute the boxcar unloading process safely and efficiently and equip them with the proper tools to get the job done. Improve your operator’s boxcar unloading process by recognizing potential hazards and implementing key best practices: Don’t: Expect every boxcar to arrive undamaged or properly loaded In an operator’s ideal […]
As the #1 manufacturer of Hopper Gate Openers in the United States and the home of the Door Demon® Hopper Gate Opener, the Arnold Company offers custom designs to meet the specific needs of various working environments.